Computers, and the devices that use them, are considered one of the biggest success stories of modern physics. Physics and engineering continue to be the catalyst for improving performance, processing Read More
Scientists are making new discoveries about a process that causes some of the most explosive events in the universe. At the same time, they are answering questions about Earth’s magnetosphere Read More
A record number of pumpkins will fall from the sky on Friday, Oct. 23 during West Virginia University’s annual Pumpkin Drop. The event, hosted by the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Read More
Theoretical physicist, Dr. Leonard Mlodinow, joins the Chancellor’s STEM Speaker Series lineup in July. The series of events, which began with Alexandra Cousteau’s appearance last November and recently featured Mars Rover Read More
Earl Scime, Oleg D. Jefimenko Professor of Physics in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at West Virginia University is the recipient of Eberly College of Arts and Sciences 2015 Read More
The Chancellor’s STEM Speaker Series that, thus far, has brought Alexandra Cousteau, John Medina and Steven Squyres to West Virginia, will continue into the summer with speakers lined up for Read More
By Marissa Sura WVU University Relations/News Last week a winter weather system pummeled much of the nation, bringing cities to a standstill. In contrast, space weather – which occurs Read More
Aldo Romero, associate professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at West Virginia University, has been named a 2014 fellow of the American Physical Society, a distinction that fewer Read More